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CJP march to Parliament: What is the law invoked to impose curfew across New Delhi, how it is used. (See the linked source for details.)
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Which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) was invoked to impose curfew across New Delhi?
Section 144 of the CrPC allows for the restriction on assembly and movement of people during a public emergency or disturbance.
Consider the following statements regarding Section 144 of CrPC: 1. The Delhi Police invoked Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to impose curfew across New Delhi. 2. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for implementing Section 144 of the CrPC in New Delhi. 3. Section 144 of the CrPC allows for the restriction on assembly and movement of people during a public emergency or disturbance. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement-1 is correct because it matches Fact 1. Statement-2 is incorrect because it contradicts Fact 3, which states that the Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for implementing Section 144 of the CrPC in New Delhi.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Delhi Police invoked Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to impose curfew across New Delhi. Statement-II: Section 144 of the CrPC allows for the restriction on assembly and movement of people during a public emergency or disturbance. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-2 explains why Statement-1 is true because it provides the underlying provision that allows for the restriction on assembly and movement of people during a public emergency or disturbance.